barometric pressure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of barometric pressure
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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I came to think she had a constant storm inside of her, and because of that she created storms outside, as if to maintain equal barometric pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Many people who get either type of headache note that they can occur during sudden shifts in barometric pressure when the weather changes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
At 1 p.m. on June 4, she recorded a slight increase in barometric pressure.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024
The Gulf acts like a huge bathtub, and when strong storms enter into this region, they help lift up the water due to low barometric pressure.
From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2022
“Eighty-two degrees. Moderate humidity. Decent barometric pressure, which is good. Winds out of the east at only about six miles per hour. Quiet day,” I say.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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